Meeting of the Parliament

Time for Reflection Ali Hussnain, Co-Chair of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society followed by Topical Questions Martin Whitfield S6T-02704 1. To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to meet the interim and final child poverty reduction targets, in light of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s finding in its report, Poverty in Scotland 2025, that current levels remain largely unchanged since 2021. Jackie Dunbar S6T-02709 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding its response to Storm Amy. followed by Stage 3 Proceedings: Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill Angela Constance S6M-19221 That the Parliament agrees that the Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill be passed. Further details available for S6M-19221 followed by Decision Time followed by Members' Business: S6M-19090 Jamie Greene: Addressing the Postcode Lottery of Early Learning and Childcare Provision That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the importance of funded early learning and childcare in giving every child in Scotland the best start in life; believes that funded places have a vital part to play in helping parents return to work and boosting Scotland’s economy; considers that the high cost of childcare is creating real barriers for parents who want to get back into work; understands with regret that many local authorities in the West Scotland region, including Inverclyde Council, North Ayrshire Council and East Dunbartonshire Council, only offer funded places from the start of the term after a child’s third birthday, leaving some families missing out on up to four months of support; considers that this postcode lottery stems from the Scottish Government’s Early Learning and Childcare Statutory Guidance, and notes the calls for the Scottish Government to guarantee that funded places are available from the day after a child’s third birthday, and that children are treated fairly, no matter where they live or when they are born. Further details available for S6M-19090